Rio Ave FC vs FC Paços de Ferreira, Primeira Liga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rio Ave FC vs FC Paços de Ferreira — Primeira Liga at Estadio dos Arcos.
- Rio Ave FC 9 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- FC Paços de Ferreira 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Vitor Ferreira Fernandes
- Referee Manuel Oliveira
- Referee Tiago Oliveira Leandro
- Referee Nelson Cunha
- Referee Carlos Macedo
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 10 | 30 |
| 2 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 9 | 22 |
| 3 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 10 | 21 |
| 4 | CD Santa Clara | 9 | 18 |
| 5 | FC Arouca | 9 | 17 |
| 6 | Academico de Viseu FC | 9 | 17 |
| 7 | Gil Vicente FC | 9 | 14 |
| 8 | Moreirense FC | 10 | 14 |
| 9 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 9 | 11 |
| 10 | FC Alverca | 9 | 11 |
| 11 | FC Famalicao | 9 | 10 |
| 12 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 10 | 10 |
| 13 | Vitoria SC | 9 | 8 |
| 14 | CS Maritimo | 9 | 8 |
| 15 | Rio Ave FC | 9 | 7 |
| 16 | Casa Pia AC | 10 | 7 |
| 17 | CD Nacional | 9 | 7 |
| 18 | GD Estoril Praia | 10 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr | FC Paços de Ferreira | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Apr | CS Maritimo | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Apr | Sporting Clube de Braga | H | 0–0 | D |
| 10 Apr | Boavista FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 03 Apr | Gil Vicente FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Mar | Os Belenenses Futebol | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr | Rio Ave FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Apr | SC Farense | H | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Apr | Boavista FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 10 Apr | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | H | 0–5 | L |
| 04 Apr | FC Famalicao | A | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Mar | Moreirense FC | H | 3–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
11%
Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
Rio Ave FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Rio Ave FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
–/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/5
61-75
2/1
76+
1/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Rio Ave FC
| Jalen Blesa | 3 G | 1 A |
| Tamble Monteiro | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Rio Ave FC and FC Pacos de Ferreira get this one started.
- 5' A quiet spell here at Estadio dos Arcos. Rio Ave FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Rio Ave FC in their trying to find a way past FC Pacos de Ferreira's compact .
- 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Martin made 136 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 20' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Rio Ave FC and FC Pacos de Ferreira are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 25' Douglas Tanque has been relatively quiet despite scoring 22 goals in his last 136 appearances.
- 30' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 31' Ze Uilton is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 34' Controversy at the stadium! Toni Borevkovic argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 36' It’s a booking for Rio Ave FC player. Pedro Amaral gets a Yellow card.
- 41' Helder has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 46' Rio Ave FC ring the changes. Gabrielzinho has done his job and it is now time for Chico Geraldes to step up.
- 49' Magnificent from Fabio Coentrao! That is 2 goals in 332 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 54' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rio Ave FC and FC Pacos de Ferreira are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 58' The supporters are chanting for Martin. He replaces Ze Uilton on 58 minute.
- 59' FC Pacos de Ferreira make a change. Abbas Ibrahim trudges off to be replaced by Helder on 59 minutes.
- 64' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 69' Fresh legs for FC Pacos de Ferreira! Joao Amaral comes on to replace Douglas Tanque.
- 70' It’s a booking for FC Pacos de Ferreira player. Pedro Rebocho gets a Yellow card.
- 71' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Pedro Rebocho.
- 71' Joao Pedro has so much to prove this time. He replaces Douglas Tanque on 71 minute.
- 76' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 79' Rio Ave FC ring the changes. Fabio Coentrao has done his job and it is now time for Ryotaro Meshino to step up.
- 80' Another substitution for Rio Ave FC to replace Fabio Coentrao by Ryotaro Meshino on 80 minute.
- 81' Ivo Pinto was booked on 81.
- 84' Another change for Rio Ave FC made on 84 minute. Guga Rodrigues leaves to be changed by Joao Pedro Loureiro Costa.
- 87' The Rio Ave FC bench stirs into life. Toni Borevkovic is withdrawn and Nelson Monte gets his opportunity.
- 88' Matchoi Djalo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Luiz Carlos at the 88 minute mark.
- The final score is 1-1.
Lineups
Rio Ave FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 25
- 1
- 17
-
6
Toni Borevkovic ↓ Nelson Monte 87'
- 7
-
8
Tarantini ↓ Junior Brandao 46'
-
70
Gabrielzinho ↓ Chico Geraldes 46'
- 5
- 16
- 24
Bench
- 18
- 10
-
11
Chico Geraldes ↑ 46'
-
4
Nelson Monte ↑ 87'
-
40
Ryotaro Meshino ↑ 80'
-
9
Junior Brandao ↑ 46'
- 22
- 36
- 20
Coach
Miguel Cardoso
FC Paços de Ferreira Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 5
- 44
-
22
Luiz Carlos ↓ Matchoi Djalo 88'
- 9
-
99
Douglas Tanque ↓ Joao Amaral 69'
- 46
-
11
Luther Singh ↓ Joao Pedro 69'
-
8
Abbas Ibrahim ↓ Martin 59'
- 26
- 29
Bench
- 31
- 2
-
7
Helder ↑ 59'
-
77
Joao Amaral ↑ 69'
-
45
Joao Pedro ↑ 69'
- 21
-
16
Matchoi Djalo ↑ 88'
- 17
-
6
Martin ↑ 58'
Coach
Pepa
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Douglas Tanque | 3 |
| Nigel Thomas | 2 |
| Patrick | 2 |
| Diego Lopes | 1 |
| Bruno Santos | 1 |
| Joao Amaral | 1 |
| Fabio Coentrao | 1 |
| Ze Uilton | 1 |
Head to Head
Rio Ave FC Form
FC Paços de Ferreira Form
2021-04-25
Rio Ave FC
1–1
FC Paços de Ferreira
D
2021-04-20
FC Paços de Ferreira
0–2
SC Farense
L
2021-04-16
Boavista FC
2–0
FC Paços de Ferreira
L
2021-04-10
FC Paços de Ferreira
0–5
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
L
2021-04-04
FC Famalicao
2–0
FC Paços de Ferreira
L
2021-03-20
FC Paços de Ferreira
3–0
Moreirense FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.11
Rio Ave FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02
FC Paços de Ferreira xG
I would bet for:
Rio Ave FC or Draw 69% + Under 2.5 goals 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.13
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Rio Ave FC or Draw
69%
Draw or FC Paços de Ferreira
62%
Rio Ave FC or FC Paços de Ferreira
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Paços de Ferreira win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
14.3%
1 – 0
11.9%
0 – 1
10.9%
2 – 1
7.2%
2 – 0
7%
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 2
5.9%
2 – 2
3.8%
3 – 1
2.7%
3 – 0
2.5%
1 – 3
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Rio Ave FC
| Handicap | Rio Ave FC covers | Push | FC Paços de Ferreira covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 21% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 19% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
FC Paços de Ferreira keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

